I'm taking my car in for service this week because my brakes are squeaking. Is there anything I should have the dealers check while they're at it? My service advisor told me to make a list and she'll make sure everything gets looked at.

Also, I notice this strange smell after I push the car really hard. It only lasts a few seconds then goes away. Have any of you guys experienced this? Could I possibly have a leak somewhere?

Your input is appreciated. Thanks, guys!

 

I also get that smell, it is normal.
As for service depends how many miles you have on it.

 

What does that smell come from?

 

Most likely catalytic converters.

If you are under warranty, good idea to bring up the issue as they are VERY expensive.

Make sure you don't use the words "push it hard" etc. Just "had to accelerate into busy traffic quickly and noticed a strong smell"

I know I know....stupid games, but you gotta play um at the stealer.

Good luck

 

Thanks! I will definitely do that.

The only other issue I'm having is brake squeal, but it may be time for replacements.

 

Updating the ECU and TCU is very very very very very very (keep inserting the word very for the next two pages) very important to the E63 and other 63 variants. Tell your service advisor you would like to make sure you have the latest up-to-date software versions on both units. For some reason, many dealers don't automatically update the software. But there has been at least 3 software revisions/updates to the ECU and one (that I know of) to the TCU. By the way, I'm not saying that you have the old software in your car, but it's always good to make sure you have the latest one.

Also, don't let the dealership wash your car. They use the same towels that they clean the MLs with I've seen these towels collect so much dirt, dust, mud, and other crap from the MLs that if used on your car will not only scratch it, but ruin it.

 

Oh yeah no wash, the dealership figures that out themselves since my car is too low to the ground, so it will not go into the drive through car wash.

 

That gives me the chills!
I don't even us the same cloth above the lower door moulding as below.

 

You're so knowledgeable.

Does the dealer charge for upgrading the software or is that included under warranty?

 

LOL.... I wish I was, but I'm not that knowlegeable. I'm just relaying some of my personal experiences . The software updates are all free and covered under warranty. You may have to submit a complaint to actually get them to force the update. Tell them the shifting is sluggish. When in sport mode, does your car start in 1st gear or 2nd gear? In sport mode, it should always start in 1st gear. Early production models used to start in 2nd gear until the first flash.

 

same here every time I push it hard...yep I smell some.

Oops forgot to tell u I LIKE YOUR GLASSES

Andy

 

How can that smell be normal?

You should get a matching pair...then we can be twins!

 

Car is at FJ for service right now. I got a new C class as a loner and it's my first time driving one. I was going up a hill and pushed the gas pedal til I hit redline. I looked over at my speedometer and I was only going 40mph.

 

40mph ? dang dats fast

 

The G-Force was insane!

 

R u trying to get the service A done or something ?

Andy

 

No, I am having them check the car for that weird smell and also to check my brakes cause they are squealing. I probably have to replace the pads soon, but I want to make sure the discs aren't down to their miniumum thickness.

 

They probably tell u that smell is normal too lolz..it seems like everyone has that smell in their cars.

Andy

 

Don't worry about the smell it is normal.
For example after driving a car that has a manual transmission you can always smell the clutch when you step out, same is the case here except that smell comes from the auto tranny.
For the brake squeal they will put some lubrication compound on the pads.

 

Dealer has to keep my car overnight because the oil level sensor has to be replaced. WTF? Has anyone heard of this before?

 

^^ haha, atleast you get to have more fun in your loaner

 

oil level sensors have plagued us since the beginning. you'd think after 6yrs of those things going bad they'd find a better part!

 

I am assuming you have the information on the TSB - Technical Service Bulletin - about squeeling brakes on E63s? If not it should be easy to find under the W211 AMG forum by doing a search.

I agree with MB_Forever, make sure the software is updated.

Have fun.

Why are there no women in No. Cal. who drive AMGs?????

 

thats what i'm wondering........haven't seen any in norcal

 

You should move down here Jon

The TSB won't help her. MBUSA will change the brakes/rotors only within the first 12,000 miles or one year since the in-service date of the car. After that, they will not do it unless whoever owned the car before have complained about the brakes before the 12,000 miles mark and the issue was still not resolved. Another exception is if the dealer is willing to dip into their good will funds to change the brakes; in that case, they will use the TSB to order the new pads accordingly, but lately very few has been willing to do so. Most of them rely on MBUSA to pay the bill, and since MBUSA has the 12,000 mile limit, dealers won't change them.

LADY_AMG, it's always worth it to try anyways.... here is the DTB: P-B-42.10/76a. It came out in July 07 for the rear brakes and then later revised (in December) to include the fronts as well.

Good luck......